Meghalaya High Court
Porwin Kari Challam vs . State Of Meghalaya & 3 Ors. on 8 April, 2026
Author: H. S. Thangkhiew
Bench: H. S. Thangkhiew
Serial No. 02-76 & 78-114
Regular List
HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA
AT SHILLONG
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Date of Order: 08.04.2026
Porwin Kari Challam Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Kyrmenskhem Khongshei Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
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Teibor Nongkynrih Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Arilla N. Marak Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Rita Rabha Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Lepstone K. Sangma Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Aisha R. Marak Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Kitboklang Lyngdoh Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Ritibil Dkhar Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Hamjhan Lapasam Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Parikhit Cherenga Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Jitesh G. Momin Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Swapan Hajong Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Luckybirth S. Marak Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Mostafizur Rahman Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Arkini Sumer Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Hemsley Jones Nongrem Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Penchibal G. Momin Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Md. Ershad Hussain Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Sengmatunisha K. Marak Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Deishisha Rynjah Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Stanish A. Sangma Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Bringwell Nongspung Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Eric Williamson Nongkynrih Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Arborlang Wanniang Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Wanphren Pyngrope Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Baldwin Bhabok Mawroh Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Anthony Kamar Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Christina Ritshong Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Iadalin Kurbah Vs. State of Meghalaya & 5 Ors.
Mary C.L. Shullai & 37 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 5 Ors.
Thomas Borwan Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Deovalentine Myrchiang Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Commonsing Nonglamin Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
William Tham Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Frankyson R. Nongpiur Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Estar Ryntathiang Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Pawbor Lyngdoh Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Denimy Marak Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Donboklang Lawriniang Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Heimonlang I. Lyngdoh Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Iadashisha Mihsil Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Plielynti Nongsiej Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Mandalin Kharbani Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
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Magrina Lyngdoh Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Hababiang Lyngdoh Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Amelsing Pathaw Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Shanbor Jyrwa Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Presha M. Sangma Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Anju Challam Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Clarity S. Sangma Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Ainki Phawa Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Raymond Alfred K. Warjri Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Khrawborlang Kharsyntiew Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Terry Andrew Marbaniang Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Bernadine Shailin Ranee Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Jerry William Ranee Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Markyrshan Law Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Calmlywell Lyngdoh A. Mawphlang Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Phrangsngi Sungoh Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Melvin Derick Syiemiong Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Olisha Ryntathiang Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Steven H.Lyngdoh & 40 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 4 Ors.
Adorisha Tariang & 28 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Tyngkai Bashisha Dohling & 3 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
James Plielad Lyngdoh & 5 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Jasperfield Lyndem Vs. State of Meghalaya & 4 Ors.
Alden Zenith Lyngdoh Nongbri &
4 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 4 Ors.
Peter Silrak R. Marak Vs. State of Meghalaya & 4 Ors.
Arnold J. Sangma Vs. State of Meghalaya & 4 Ors.
Chechong Ch. Marak Vs. State of Meghalaya & 4 Ors.
Pdianglang Nonghuloo Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Ritreki Dhar Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Gitaline D. Sangma & 110 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Chesterfield Suja & 8 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Widaka Lakiang & 46 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Bibisina Lyngdoh Nongrang &
11 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Max Steven Sohkhlet Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Sankidawan Lyngdoh & 59 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Richmond Mark Kenneth Sun Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Richard James Wahlang Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Laribha Marpna & 34 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Johnfriday Lyngkhoi & 26 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 5 Ors.
Paialang Khongnoh & 3 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
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Wallambiang Rani & Anr. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Dutiful Lyngdoh Mawlieh Vs. State of Meghalaya & 4 Ors.
Aibanrisuk Ryntathiang Vs. State of Meghalaya & 4 Ors.
Fullmoon Myrthong & 35 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 5 Ors.
Mary Grace Iawphniaw Vs. State of Meghalaya & 4 Ors.
Badahun Jyrwa & 8 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 4 Ors.
Lam Ki Shaphrang Hujon & Anr. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Oliver Wandell Lyndem Vs. State of Meghalaya & 4 Ors.
Baleisha Kurbah & 14 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Royalda Nongpluh Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Clarence Basaiowmoit Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Khrawkupar Suting Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Ricky Ram Joshi Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Heiporpho Kharshandi & 5 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Bandatngen Lapang Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Fillingstar Kharumlong & Anr. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Precioustone Tyngsong Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Ansimeri Kharsyntiew Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Lapyndap Shullai Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Shalba Dhar Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Shaphrangbor Mawkhiew Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Mendarland Kharlyngdoh Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Mawlynnai Dondor Lyngwa Syiem
& 2 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Khrawbor Shylla Vs. State of Meghalaya & 4 Ors.
Bulsingh Dkhar Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Fullmanikstar Marngar Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Sweet Kenneth Kharkrang Vs. State of Meghalaya & 3 Ors.
Chesterfield Suja & 8 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & 5 Ors.
Coram:
Hon'ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge
Appearance In:
WP(C) No. 438 of 2025
WP(C) No. 439 of 2025
WP(C) No. 445 of 2025
WP(C) No. 446 of 2025
WP(C) No. 447 of 2025
WP(C) No. 448 of 2025
WP(C) No. 449 of 2025
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WP(C) No. 450 of 2025
WP(C) No. 451 of 2025
WP(C) No. 452 of 2025
WP(C) No. 453 of 2025
WP(C) No. 454 of 2025
WP(C) No. 455 of 2025
WP(C) No. 456 of 2025
WP(C) No. 457 of 2025
WP(C) No. 458 of 2025
WP(C) No. 459 of 2025
WP(C) No. 460 of 2025
WP(C) No. 461 of 2025
WP(C) No. 462 of 2025
WP(C) No. 463 of 2025
WP(C) No. 469 of 2025
WP(C) No. 476 of 2025
WP(C) No. 477 of 2025
WP(C) No. 478 of 2025
WP(C) No. 479 of 2025
WP(C) No. 480 of 2025
WP(C) No. 481 of 2025
WP(C) No. 482 of 2025
WP(C) No. 486 of 2025
WP(C) No. 487 of 2025
WP(C) No. 488 of 2025
WP(C) No. 489 of 2025
WP(C) No. 490 of 2025
WP(C) No. 491 of 2025
WP(C) No. 492 of 2025
WP(C) No. 493 of 2025
WP(C) No. 494 of 2025
WP(C) No. 495 of 2025
WP(C) No. 496 of 2025
WP(C) No. 497 of 2025
WP(C) No. 498 of 2025
WP(C) No. 499 of 2025
WP(C) No. 500 of 2025
WP(C) No. 501 of 2025
WP(C) No. 503 of 2025
WP(C) No. 504 of 2025
WP(C) No. 505 of 2025
WP(C) No. 506 of 2025
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WP(C) No. 507 of 2025
WP(C) No. 508 of 2025
WP(C) No. 509 of 2025
WP(C) No. 510 of 2025
WP(C) No. 511 of 2025
WP(C) No. 512 of 2025
WP(C) No. 513 of 2025
WP(C) No. 514 of 2025
WP(C) No. 515 of 2025
WP(C) No. 516 of 2025
WP(C) No. 517 of 2025
WP(C) No. 533 of 2025
WP(C) No. 534 of 2025
WP(C) No. 537 of 2025
WP(C) No. 552 of 2025
WP(C) No. 553 of 2025
WP(C) No. 554 of 2025
WP(C) No. 555 of 2025
WP(C) No. 556 of 2025
WP(C) No. 557 of 2025
WP(C) No. 558 of 2025
WP(C) No. 559 of 2025
WP(C) No. 565 of 2025
WP(C) No. 567 of 2025
WP(C) No. 568 of 2025
WP(C) No. 569 of 2025
WP(C) No. 573 of 2025
WP(C) No. 575 of 2025
WP(C) No. 576 of 2025
WP(C) No. 577 of 2025
WP(C) No. 578 of 2025
WP(C) No. 579 of 2025
WP(C) No. 587 of 2025
WP(C) No. 588 of 2025
WP(C) No. 624 of 2025
WP(C) No. 662 of 2025
WP(C) No. 677 of 2025
WP(C) No. 678 of 2025
WP(C) No. 679 of 2025
WP(C) No. 680 of 2025
WP(C) No. 685 of 2025
WP(C) No. 711 of 2025
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For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Dr. N.Mozika, Sr. Adv. with
Ms. T.Sutnga, Adv.
For the Respondent(s) : Mr. A.Kumar, AG with
Mrs. T.Yangi B, AAG
Mr. A.H.Kharwanlang, Addl. Sr. GA.
Ms. S.Laloo, GA.
WP(C) No. 3 of 2026
For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Dr. N.Mozika, Sr. Adv. with
Ms. T.Sutnga, Adv.
For the Respondent(s) : Mr. A.Kumar, AG with
Mrs. T.Yangi B, AAG
Mr. A.H.Kharwanlang, Addl. Sr. GA.
Ms. S.Laloo, GA for R 1-5.
Ms. B.Kharwanlang, Adv. for R 6.
Appearance in:
WP(C) No. 483 of 2025
WP(C) No. 484 of 2025
WP(C) No. 518 of 2025
WP(C) No. 541 of 2025
WP(C) No. 542 of 2025
WP(C) No. 572 of 2025
WP(C) No. 592 of 2025
WP(C) No. 593 0f 2025
WP(C) No. 594 of 2025
WP(C) No. 595 of 2025
WP(C) No. 596 of 2025
WP(C) No. 599 of 2025
WP(C) No. 601 of 2025
WP(C) No. 661 of 2025
WP(C) No. 665 of 2025
WP(C) No. 666 of 2025
WP(C) No. 669 of 2025For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. S.Pandey, Adv.
Mr. G.Chettry, Adv.
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For the Respondent(s) : Mr. A. Kumar, AG with
Mrs. T. Yangi B, AAG
Mr. A.H.Kharwanlang, Addl. Sr. GA
Ms. S.Laloo, GA.
Appearance in:
WP(C) No. 544 of 2025
WP(C) No. 546 of 2025
WP(C) No. 547 of 2025
For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Ms. J.T.Sangma, Adv.
For the Respondent(s) : Mr. A. Kumar, AG with
Mrs. T. Yangi B, AAG
Mr. A.H.Kharwanlang, Addl. Sr. GA.
Ms. S.Laloo, GA.
Appearance in:
WP(C). No. 565 of 2025
For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. B.Deb, Adv.
Ms. P.Kharmawshun, Adv.
For the Respondent(s) : Mr. A. Kumar, AG with
Mrs. T. Yangi B, AAG
Mr. A.H.Kharwanlang, Addl. Sr. GA.
Ms. S.Laloo, GA.
It is submitted by learned Advocate General that affidavits have since
been filed in the following matters:
(i) WP(C). No. 438 of 2025 (Textile Department).
(ii) WP(C). No. 478 of 2025 (Water Resource Department).
(iii) WP(C). No. 565 of 2025 (Agriculture Department).
(iv) WP(C). No. 587 of 2025 (GAD Department)
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(v) WP(C). No. 596 of 2025 (PHE Department).
(vi) WP(C). No. 711 of 2025 (AH & Veterinary Department).
However, he prays for further two weeks’ time to file the affidavit in
respect of Health Department. Prayer is allowed.
List this matter on 29-04-2026.
Rejoinder to be filed to the affidavits that have already been filed by
the State respondents in the meanwhile.
Judge
Meghalaya
08.04.2026
“Samantha PS”
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